A fresh radioactive sample is given at $t = 0$. Its decay fraction are $\frac{1}{5}$ at $t_1$ instant and $\frac{4}{5}$ at $t_2$ instant. Its mean life is

  • A

    $\frac{{{t_2} - {t_1}}}{{\ln \,2}}$

  • B

    $\frac{{{t_2} - {t_1}}}{{\ln \,4}}$

  • C

    $\frac{{{t_2} - {t_1}}}{{\,2}}$

  • D

    $\frac{{{t_2} - {t_1}}}{{\,4}}$

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